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Heavy Rains Kill 29, Cause Widespread Damage in Angola

At least 29 people have died after heavy rains struck Angola's Luanda and Benguela provinces, according to the Civil Protection and Firefighters (SPCB).

The storms caused widespread destruction, including the collapse of 114 houses and damage to several others in Benguela. Four vehicles were also swept away by the waters. In Luanda, six people have been reported dead, one is missing, and more than 33,000 people have been affected.

Flooding affected thousands of homes and infrastructure, including fallen trees, power poles, and flooded health facilities.

Carlos Benedito/Angop

Floods in Angola.

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